April 2014: Community Counts
I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.
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Building Community: Nine Ways to Connect and Transform
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Connect and transform your community with these tips.
Behind the Scenes With Dikembe Mutombo (Video)
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No one was more surprised than the NBA legend himself when he was recruited to play basketball in college. Hear about his legendary career and how it's allowed him to make a difference in the world in our exclusive video.
The Trail-Running Workout
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A cardio and strength circuit that will make you a stronger, more-efficient trail runner.
Life Changes: Melanie Kadlic Meren’s Success Story
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Motherhood forces a self-employed consultant to adjust — and readjust — her health and fitness goals.
Pickup-Basketball Artist
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Hoops Nation author Chris Ballard shares his unofficial primer on the unwritten rules of playing pickup basketball.
Do You Need Milk?
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Harvard nutritionists David Ludwig and Walter Willett argue that milk should be a dietary choice, not a nutritional requirement.
Game On: The Spirit of Competition
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Discover the keys to bringing your A-game to anything you compete in — on and off the field.
Find Your Pressure Points
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Acupressure accesses the body’s subtle energy layers to let health and well-being flow.
Community Counts
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Rebuilding a sense of neighborliness has become its own revolutionary act. Here’s why reconnecting with neighbors and fellow citizens is important.
Seeds, Glorious Seeds
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Chia, pumpkin, flax, sesame, and sunflower seeds are power foods that are packed with nutrients and can be easily added to your meals.
Trail-Running Strength Exercises (Video)
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These six exercises will help you build strength for trail running. Perform them alone or interspersed with hill sprints.
Dikembe Mutombo: The Giver
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Former NBA star Dikembe Mutombo talks about reaching out to connect with your community — and transforming the world.
Expert Answers: On Weight Machines, Body-Fat Percentage, and improving lung capacity
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Our fitness experts tackle your questions on the best weight machines, improving lung capacity, and more.
This Is Your Body on Soda
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The effects of soda consumption are dramatic — and speedy. Minutes after you take the first swig, the assault begins, and your body goes into a sugar-induced upward — and then downward — spiral. Here’s what happens.
Reading Comprehension: Print vs. Screen
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According to a 2013 study, people who read on paper score better on comprehension tests than those who read on computer screens.
Busting the Six-Meal Myth
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A University of Oslo study discovered that eating three meals a day, rather than six, produces greater muscle and strength gains.
A Walking Head Start
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A 2013 study from Spain’s University of Granada shows that girls who walk to school perform better on tests than those who commute by bus or car.
InfiniteHoops
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This new app uses GPS to notify you when you’re near a court with a pickup game in progress and also lets you check out future games (where, when, and how many people are involved).
First, Do What You Can
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Go after your dreams. Follow your bliss. But take responsibility for dealing with your present-day reality first.
How to Beat the Self-Employment Blues
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Self-employment can bring some unique sources of stress. Business coach Barbara Winter offers strategies for handling them.
What’s the Beef?
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A whopper of a question. And the answer food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl offers makes a strong case for knowing your rancher and farmer.
Growing Healthy Kids: Dunbar Elementary School in Atlanta
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Compassion is a cornerstone of education at Atlanta's Dunbar Elementary School, a partner of the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation.
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